Alcoholicity
Pronunciation: /ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫˈaɪˈsɪti/
Alcoholicity (noun)
- A condition where a person cannot control how much alcohol they drink, and drinking harms their health or life.
- A long-term pattern of heavy drinking that causes problems at work, at home, or in personal behaviour.
Examples
- Alcoholicity can develop when someone cannot control drinking.
- Alcoholicity often includes cravings and withdrawal symptoms.